With over tens of millions of 1911’s produced since 1914, Nighthawk Custom has a solution for the factory trigger in a production 1911, with the 1911 Drop-In Trigger System from Nighthawk Custom.

The Nighthawk Custom 1911 Drop-In Trigger System, an all-in-one trigger upgrade for the 1911 platform. Never before has a high-quality trigger job been this quick and simple for 1911 shooters. In the same way the AR drop-in trigger changed the AR platform, this revolutionizes the 1911 platform.

Featuring a 3 ¾ to 4 lb trigger pull with an extremely clean and crisp break, the DTS will transform your 1911. An improved trigger pull is one of the most important things on any gun and will result in more accurate and enjoyable shooting. With a quick reset, you’ll find your follow up shots to be better than ever. Whether you are a competition shooter or just having fun, the DTS will take your experience with your 1911 to a whole new level. This unit works with most Series 70, Series 80, and double stack models, including the new Springfield Prodigy model.

This is an all-in-one unit, so the DTS replaces your existing hammer, hammer strut, sear, disconnector, sear spring, and retains existing springs. A stainless-steel housing secures the unit, and the DTS features all high-quality steel internal components.

The Drop-In Trigger can give your current 1911 a high-quality trigger job in less time than it takes for a routine cleaning of your pistol. There is no longer a need to send your pistol off to a custom shop for a trigger job, order yours today! Instructional installation videos are available on our website.

Trigger pull may vary slightly from pistol to pistol depending on a variety of factors. We recommend a 500-round break-in period for final results.

*Minor gunsmithing may be required.

*In response to questions we have received from our customers, this Drop-In Trigger System is not used in our custom 1911 handguns. The DTS unit is meant to be utilized as an upgrade to production 1911s.

Why choose the Nighthawk Custom Drop-In Trigger System over sending your pistol to a custom shop?

1. Anyone can install the DTS. No serious gunsmithing is required.
2. You get a clean and crisp, 3.75 - 4 lb trigger pull in a matter of minutes.
3. There is no sending your pistol off to a custom shop and then waiting 2-3 months to get it back.
4. Minimal tools required to complete installation.
5. The DTS is easily swapped to a backup pistol in a pinch.
6. The DTS is perfect for the home gun builder who can assemble and fit minor parts but isn’t quite comfortable stoning sear and hammer surfaces.
7. Average cost for custom trigger job is $380 including shipping

The Benefits of The Nighthawk Custom Drop-In Trigger System:

1. Safe and Reliable
2. Offers parallel alignment between the sear and hammer.
   1. Many stock frames have sear and hammer pin holes that are oversized or not parallel.
   2. This causes inconsistent results when installing traditional hammers and sears.
3. Since the unit is self-contained, the DTS is in control of the critical hammer/sear pivot pin placements and diameters.
4. Because Nighthawk is in control of these dimensions, the manufacturer of the frame becomes less of a variable for consistent trigger work.
5. Works with 1911 models in Series 70, Series 80, and Swartz Style, as well as 2011 models.
6. No bending or tweaking of sear spring legs is necessary to try to tune the pull weight.
7. You get a clean and crisp trigger pull.
   1. Most other trigger kits will have built-in creep due to accommodation of frame manufacturing tolerances.